Services / Drainage Solutions
Yard drainage and French drains in Metro Atlanta
Atlanta Professional Landscaping fixes standing water, soggy lawns and erosion for homes, HOAs and businesses in Smyrna and across Metro Atlanta north of I-20, using French drains, catch basins, channel drains, grading and dry creek beds.
Drainage solutions in Metro Atlanta
We find where the water comes from and where it can safely go, then fix the cause rather than the wet spot. That might be a French drain along a soggy side yard, a catch basin in a low corner, a channel drain across a driveway, regrading so the lawn sheds water away from the house, or a dry creek bed that carries runoff through a planting bed.
Red Georgia clay absorbs water slowly. When a heavy storm hits, water that has nowhere to go sits on the surface, washes mulch and soil onto walks, or runs toward the foundation. Sloped lots, narrow side yards between houses and downspouts that empty onto the lawn make it worse.
What’s included
- On-site drainage assessment
- French drain installation
- Catch basins and channel drains
- Grading and regrading
- Downspout routing
- Dry creek beds
- Erosion control on slopes and banks
- Inspection and repair of existing drainage
Signs to watch for
When a yard needs drainage work
- Water stands more than a day after rain
- The same part of the lawn stays soggy for weeks
- Soil or mulch washes onto walks, drives or patios
- Water runs toward the house or collects by downspouts
- A slope or bank is eroding
- An older French drain no longer seems to carry water
Read more in When a French drain helps a wet Atlanta yard and signs of drainage trouble before winter rains.
Existing drains
Inspecting and repairing existing drainage
If you already have a French drain, catch basin or buried downspout line that is not keeping up, we start by finding out why. We check the inlet and outlet, look at the grade around the system and test how water moves through it. Some systems can be repaired. Others are crushed, filled with silt or were built without filter fabric, and those need to be replaced or rebuilt. We tell you which it is before any work is scheduled, and we do not promise that every clogged drain can be cleaned out.
Our French drain page explains how a new drain is built, and our guide to drainage under patios and walls covers hardscape projects.
How it works
One crew, from first walkthrough to final result
- Walk the property. We look at grade, where water collects, downspouts, soil and where water can drain.
- Plan it. A written, fixed scope: drain type, pipe route, outlet and how the surface will be restored.
- Build it. Our own crew installs the system and restores the lawn or beds around it.
- Keep it working. Maintenance clients get drainage checked as part of their regular visits.
Recent work
Drainage and erosion projects
- Smyrna, GA: erosion-control plantings that hold a steep bank in place.
- Kennesaw, GA: a river-rock channel that moves storm runoff away from the house.
See more on Our work. We also handle drainage in Marietta, East Cobb, Johns Creek and the rest of our service area.
Questions
Drainage questions
How much does drainage work cost?
It depends on the size of the property, where the water comes from, how far it has to travel and the materials involved. We quote after walking the property with you, so the price reflects your actual project.
Do you install catch basins and channel drains?
Yes. We install catch basins for low spots and channel drains across driveways, patios and walks, and connect them to pipe that carries water to a suitable outlet.
Can you fix an existing French drain that stopped working?
We inspect and repair existing drainage systems. Some problems can be repaired; others, such as a drain that is crushed, silted in or was built without fabric, need to be replaced or rebuilt. We explain what we find before recommending either.
Do you install French drains in Smyrna?
Yes. We install French drains for Smyrna homes and properties, along with grading, downspout routing and dry creek beds. See our Smyrna page.
Can you fix drainage in an HOA common area or at a commercial property?
Yes. We handle drainage for HOA common areas and commercial properties as well as homes. HOA landscaping
What areas do you serve?
Metro Atlanta north of I-20, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Dunwoody, East Cobb, Inman Park, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna and Vinings.
How do I get a drainage estimate?
Call 770-434-0933, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or use our estimate form. You can also leave a message with Yardley, our AI chat assistant. A person on our team follows up.
Financing is available through Lyon Financial. See financing.
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Related services
Irrigation
Installs, upgrades and system service for maintenance clients, so lawns and beds get the right amount of water.
Retaining walls
Walls built with drainage behind them for sloped Metro Atlanta lots.
Sod installation
New lawns laid after the grade is corrected, so water moves off them.
Lawn & landscape maintenance
Annual care for homes and commercial properties.
Grading and drainage work
Let’s walk your property.
Serving homes, HOAs and commercial properties across Metro Atlanta north of I-20. Call Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or request an estimate and a member of our team will be in touch.
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